FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ RESERVATIONS ~ 25 September 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

RESERVATIONS

Recently, someone stopped by my office, handed me two sheets of paper, and said something to the effect of, "You're always sharing something with people; here's something for you." Then he was gone. Like so many encounters we have along life's way, this one was brief. But it left a lasting impression, and brightened my whole day. The article is definitely a "keeper." Originally written by Jonathan Lee for the Washington Post, it is entitled "Reservations of an Airline Agent." I've abbreviated it due to limited space, but the point is unchanged. Enjoy!

"I work in the central reservation office of an airline company. After more than 130,000 conversations -- all ending with "Have a nice day and thanks for calling" -- I think it's fair to say I'm a survivor.

"I've made it through all the calls from adults who don't know the difference between a.m. and p.m., from mothers of military recruits who didn't trust their little soldiers to get it right, from the woman who wanted advice on how to handle her teenage daughter, from the man who wanted to ride inside the kennel with his dog so he wouldn't have to pay for a seat, from the woman who wanted to know why she had to change clothes on our flight between Chicago and Washington (she was told she'd have to make a change between the two cities) and from the man who asked if I'd like to discuss the existential humanism that emanates from the soul of Habeeb.

"My battles have included everything from a man not knowing how to spell the name of the town he was from, to another not recognizing "Iowa" as being a state, to another who thought he had to apply for a foreign passport to fly to West Virginia....

"I talked to a woman in Denver who had never heard of Cincinnati, a man in Minneapolis who didn't know there was more than one city in the South ("wherever the South is"), and a man in Dallas who tried to pay for his ticket by sticking quarters in the pay phone he was calling from.

"Then a man tried to catch our flight to Maconga. I told him I'd never heard of Maconga and we certainly didn't fly to it. But he insisted we did and to prove it he showed me his ticket: Macon, GA....

"Half (of the people) will not have thought about when they're returning. A third won't know where they are going; 10 percent won't care where they're going. A few won't care if they get back.

"You just have to shake your head in amazement! But it reminds me of a time when Jesus talked with his apostles about a trip he was taking. As I recall, there was a lot of confusion about that trip as well.

"'I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know.' Thomas said to him, 'Lord, we do not know where you are going, and how can we know the way?' (John 14:2b-5)

"With all the patience of an airline ticket agent, Jesus said, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6)

"What a glorious trip lies ahead. I hope you've made your reservations!"

Amen. And blessings on your journey.

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

You are welcome.

[Kathy in Alaska]

To our Military -

Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.

Thank you to our Allies.

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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.

[MEG33]

God be with Teresa and ease her journey Home.
May you all be comforted and given strength.
*HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Meg.

And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Meg, for the prayer for our troops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you so much, Hawaii...she is indeed in His hands.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and your family.

The 23rd Psalm

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids – click

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.

Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you, E...((HUGS))...you and Bo have a good day.

How did your teams do?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Revive Us Again

Go Tell It On The Mountain

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Trust and Obey

Victory In Jesus

[BykrBayb]

What do you mean, her hair was bothering her? I know with long hospital stays it can be difficult to have clean hair. Whenever I have to stay in the hospital, I request one of these hospital hair washing caps. The hospitals I've stayed in have always had them on hand. One of the hospitals even sent me home with a supply of them.

You warm the cap in a microwave oven, place it on your head, and massage it into your hair. No need to rinse. Just Dry with a towel. It's real easy to use. If Teresa doesn't have strength in her arms, she won't have to do a thing. She doesn't even have to sit up. You can use it while she lays in bed.

If the cap is still a little warm when you're done, I've found that it also makes for a wonderful foot massage. It feels so good, and helps with circulation.

I'm sorry the news for Teresa isn't good. I'm keeping her in my prayers.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Jesus Paid It All

I Must Tell Jesus

[E.G.C.]

Well, let's see. OU beat Missouri 38-28 OSU barely got by Texas A&M 30-29

Our Indians are now 3-0 after beating Walters 60-6.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Abide With Me

My Jesus I Love Thee

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Blessed Redeemer

Whiter Than Snow

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, BB...that looks like it would really work. I think because she had been lying in pretty much the same place for over a week, her hair is really matted. One of her friends said she is going to use baby shampoo to get the tangles out.
Teresa is still mad at the hospital for cutting her hair during her first hospital stay. I will pass on this info.

Thanks for the prayers.

[BykrBayb]

Teresa is still mad at the hospital for cutting her hair during her first hospital stay.

I would be too. That's just mean.

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